Hartzell Propeller’s new Frontier prop is available for Cessna 180 Skywagons following the FAA approval of the company’s supplemental type certificate for the upgrade. The 88-inch, all-aluminum propeller is designed to boost performance. Aimed at Skywagon models A through J, powered by Continental O-470 engines, the Frontier is part of Hartzell’s growing Top Prop lineup […]
We pilots all have our fears when it comes to flying. Luckily, they rarely keep us from enjoying our time aloft. My aviation nightmare scenarios usually involve running out of fuel. I understand how ridiculous this might sound, because the problem is easy to avoid. I also know how easily distraction and complacency can lead […]
Wheel and brake system manufacturer Cleveland Wheel & Brake Systems has entered a new long-term agreement with Pilatus to continue supplying wheel and brake assemblies for the Swiss company’s PC-24 business jet through 2036. The two companies began their latest relationship with an original equipment brake supply agreement for the PC-12 Pro, which went on […]
If you have browsed the market for used piston aircraft lately, you might have noticed a lot of Cirrus SR-series aircraft for sale. And if you have ever wanted to own a Cirrus but could not quite make economic sense of the purchase, it might be time for another look. The SR22, long an object […]
If you have been frustrated by portable avionics devices that require additional equipment and special connections in order to function, Hound Avionics has developed an ADS-B receiver with you in mind. The startup company, founded by pilots and engineers, has introduced SkyHound, a portable ADS-B In unit that displays traffic and weather without the need […]
If you have ever set up for a seemingly perfect three-point landing in a taildragger, only to feel the jolt of rough terrain reverberating through the airframe, followed by a nasty shimmy, then you know how inadequate a leaf spring can be. Backcountry flying enthusiasts are familiar with the T3 brand of tailwheel suspension systems, […]
Air, the Israeli company developing the Air One personal electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), has formed a strategic partnership with Dynon Avionics. Under the agreement, Dynon becomes the exclusive avionics provider for the Air One and Air’s proposed heavy-lift unmanned aircraft. The partnership aims to combine Air’s promising, futuristic aircraft designs with the […]
How many times has your biennial flight review sneaked up on you, made you nervous, or caused you to question your currency and preparedness? If the answer is something like “often,“ Cirrus undoubtedly had you in mind while developing its latest flight-training aid, the SR Series Annual Flight Review Course, which seeks to make the […]
If you could “hot-rod” your airplane to improve its performance without turning wrenches, wouldn’t you give it a try? While automotive enthusiasts have long used electronic tweaking to fine-tune their cars’ top speed, acceleration, and other traits, pilots have not always had as many options. Now CubCrafters is offering a performance-enhancing software upgrade for its […]
Recently, while gardening on a clear, sunny day, I heard the throb of an aircraft engine in the distance. As the sound grew clearer I suspected it came from an older model, maybe powered by a vintage Continental, 90 hp or less. The engine’s tone was relaxed, as if just cruising along at relatively low […]
For those of us who tend to choose the “continue on the web” option when calling up our favorite online tools and information sources through websites, Garmin has made flight planning a bit easier. Garmin’s popular SmartCharts flight planning and charting tool, known for decluttering chart data and helping pilots focus on the most relevant […]
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